Word Analysis

public transport

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

3 syllables

16 characters

English (US)

Enriched

3syllables

public transport

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pub-lic trans-port

Pronunciation

[ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænsˌpɔːrt]

Stress

10010

Morphemes

trans- + port + -

The term 'public transport' refers to a system for carrying people, divided into four syllables: pub-lic trans-port, with primary stress on 'pub' and secondary stress on 'trans'.

Definitions

noun

1
A system of buses, trains, etc., for carrying people in a town or city.
“I took the public transport to work.”
syn:mass transit public conveyance

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the first syllable of 'public' and secondary stress on 'trans' in 'transport'.

Syllables

pub-[pʌb]

lic[lɪk]

trans-[træns]

port[pɔːrt]

pub- — Open syllable.. lic — Open syllable.. trans- — Open syllable.. port — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

trans-

Indicates across or beyond

root

port

Latin root meaning 'to carry'

suf

Similar Words

publicity transport portable

Open Syllable

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Closed Syllable

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Prefix/Suffix

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Compound word consisting of 'public' and 'transport'.

Analysis by gemma3:27b · 8/10/2025

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

pubigerous pubiotomy pubis publ publ.public public domain public ownership

public transport(current)

After

public-minded public-mindedness public-school public-spirited public-spiritedly public-spiritedness public-utility public-voiced

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